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PwC Internal AuditAcademy
2011 Syllabus
www.pwc.co.uk/ni
Overview
PwC is pleased to offer a programme of courses on key issues and core skill areas that areaffecting internal auditors and organisations today.
PwC has one of the largest teams of audit and financial trainers in thedesign and delivery. Our Assurance practice is also one of the largest providers of Internal Audit services toboth the public and private sectors in the UK.
Combining both of these credentials with the growing dethe establishment of our internal audit training group.
Our calendar of courses is as follows (detailed course summaries are in the accompanyingpages). All courses will take place in our Belfast offi
23 Jun Internal Audit of the Procureto Pay process
30 Jun Internal Audit of FinancialControls and Budgets
28 Jul IT Boot Camp for nonInternal Auditors
4 Aug Effective Report writing forInternal Auditors
18 Aug Internal Audit of the DataProtection Act and Freedomof Information Act
1 Sept Internal Audit of BusinessContinuity Management andDisaster Recovery
22 Sept Risk Based Internal Auditing
June &Nov
Accredited exam training programmes for
PwC is pleased to offer a programme of courses on key issues and core skill areas that areaffecting internal auditors and organisations today.
PwC has one of the largest teams of audit and financial trainers in the UK, who are at the forefront of trainingdesign and delivery. Our Assurance practice is also one of the largest providers of Internal Audit services toboth the public and private sectors in the UK.
Combining both of these credentials with the growing demand for highly competent internal auditors has led tothe establishment of our internal audit training group.
Our calendar of courses is as follows (detailed course summaries are in the accompanyingpages). All courses will take place in our Belfast office: 8 Laganbank Road, Belfast, BT1 3LR.
Internal Audit of the Procure This course will enable participants to perform detailedcontrol based audit across the P to P process, withspecial focus on local public sector requirements.
Internal Audit of FinancialControls and Budgets
This course looks at the key elements of robust financialcontrols and budgets and how to focus and address keyaudit risks.
IT Boot Camp for non-IT Participants will be equipped with sufficient knowledgeto discuss the potential technology related risks thatmaybe present in the business environment and to askrelevant questions of management to ascertain whethersuch risks are present and to gain anthe controls required to these risks.
Effective Report writing for This course provides best practice guidance with regardto Internal Audit report writing.
Internal Audit of the DataFreedom
This course will provide IA staff with sufficientknowledge and understanding to perform a DPA and/orFOI audit. Updating participants on the threats andrisks of a data breach from both legal and operationalperspectives.
Internal Audit of BusinessContinuity Management and
This course looks at the key components of a robustDisaster Recovery Plan and how to effectively create andaudit such plans.
Risk Based Internal Auditing The course looks at how to effectively prepare andconduct risk based internal audit programmes, fromassessing the risk of maturity of an organisation toperforming individual assignments under a risk basedaudit plan.
Accredited exam training programmes for the Institute of Internal Auditors
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PwC is pleased to offer a programme of courses on key issues and core skill areas that are
UK, who are at the forefront of trainingdesign and delivery. Our Assurance practice is also one of the largest providers of Internal Audit services to
mand for highly competent internal auditors has led to
Our calendar of courses is as follows (detailed course summaries are in the accompanyingce: 8 Laganbank Road, Belfast, BT1 3LR.
This course will enable participants to perform detailedcontrol based audit across the P to P process, withspecial focus on local public sector requirements.
This course looks at the key elements of robust financialcontrols and budgets and how to focus and address key
Participants will be equipped with sufficient knowledgeto discuss the potential technology related risks thatmaybe present in the business environment and to askrelevant questions of management to ascertain whethersuch risks are present and to gain an understanding ofthe controls required to these risks.
This course provides best practice guidance with regard
This course will provide IA staff with sufficientknowledge and understanding to perform a DPA and/orFOI audit. Updating participants on the threats andrisks of a data breach from both legal and operational
This course looks at the key components of a robustDisaster Recovery Plan and how to effectively create and
s at how to effectively prepare andconduct risk based internal audit programmes, fromassessing the risk of maturity of an organisation toperforming individual assignments under a risk based
the Institute of Internal Auditors
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Costs
Courses are £295 each (excluding VAT) except for the accredited Chartered Institute of Internal Auditexam training programmes where price is dependent on the module being undertaken (prices are listedseparately on the appropriate page).
A special price of £1,000 (excluding VAT) is available for a block booking of four separatecourses.
Overall membership of the Academy is priced at £1,750 (excluding VAT). This allows themember to attend all seven courses.
To book on a course, please complete the booking form attached to this document and email this [email protected] . For further information please call Anita Atkinson on 02890 41 5144or Gareth Robinson on 02890 415313.
We also have an extended syllabus covering the following courses, which are run dependent on demand:
- Internal Audit of Contract Management
- Internal Audit of Travel and Expenses
- Delivering effective ‘Value for Money’ audits
- Internal Audit of Human Resources and Payroll
- Internal Audit’s role in Preventing and Detecting fraud
- Communicating and Listening as an Internal Auditor
- Influencing and Improving your Business Impact
- Effective Internal Audit Management
Please contact Anita Atkinson on 02890 415144 or Gareth Robinson on 02890 415313 if you would likemore information on these events and/or would like to register your interest in attending.
Internal Audit of the Procure to Pay Process
Date Time
23 June 9.30am
To enable participants to perform a detailed control based audit across the Procure to Pay Process (PtoP).
Internal auditors are increasingly now expected to be able to providecompliance and value for money. Compliance requirements in this area are becoming increasing complex andcumbersome.
This course goes through the end to end audit process and provides key learning on spotting complianceproblems and using Internal Audit as a driver for change and value.
Course Objective
This one day course will assist you in being able to perform detailed control based audits acrossthe P to P process, with a specific focus on public sector requirements.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at senior internal auditors and managers and other providers of assurance who wish toincrease their knowledge of procurement to add value to their business or organisation.
How will this course benefit you?
This course will assist participants in becoming efficient at identifying the key processes of procurement in theirbusiness and in assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of procedures and controls surrounding thoseprocurement procedures. Specific areamonitoring of vendor performance; management of third party contractors; governance arrangements; andtendering and ‘best price’ procedures.
Course programme
This is a participative one-day course that will include face
Procurement BasicsWhat triggers the purchasing decision?Assessment of policy appropriatenessHighlighting key risks
End to End Process MappingGood practice process mapping
Identification and Testing of KeySample selectionControls that make a difference andidentification of fraud
Data Gathering (Fact Finding)Data gathering techniquesFact finding interviews and questionnaires
Internal Audit of the Procure to Pay Process
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
To enable participants to perform a detailed control based audit across the Procure to Pay Process (PtoP).
Internal auditors are increasingly now expected to be able to provide assurance with regard to procurementcompliance and value for money. Compliance requirements in this area are becoming increasing complex and
This course goes through the end to end audit process and provides key learning on spotting complianceproblems and using Internal Audit as a driver for change and value.
This one day course will assist you in being able to perform detailed control based audits acrossthe P to P process, with a specific focus on public sector requirements.
The course is aimed at senior internal auditors and managers and other providers of assurance who wish toincrease their knowledge of procurement to add value to their business or organisation.
How will this course benefit you?
ourse will assist participants in becoming efficient at identifying the key processes of procurement in theirbusiness and in assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of procedures and controls surrounding thoseprocurement procedures. Specific areas included in the course content include procurement policies;monitoring of vendor performance; management of third party contractors; governance arrangements; andtendering and ‘best price’ procedures.
course that will include face-to-face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
What triggers the purchasing decision?Assessment of policy appropriateness
Structuring Audit AssignmentsDefining objectivesMilestone planningTesting delivery
Good practice process mappingCompliance with Policy and Legislation
Matching exceptions to legislationHow important are the issues you have found?
Identification and Testing of Key Controls
Controls that make a difference and
Monitoring of ComplianceKey ideas for improvement recommendationsStructured approach to reporting andpresentations
Data Gathering (Fact Finding)
Fact finding interviews and questionnaires
Value for MoneyIdentifying economies of scaleMaking a difference as Internal Audit
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Internal Audit of the Procure to Pay Process
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
To enable participants to perform a detailed control based audit across the Procure to Pay Process (PtoP).
assurance with regard to procurementcompliance and value for money. Compliance requirements in this area are becoming increasing complex and
This course goes through the end to end audit process and provides key learning on spotting compliance
This one day course will assist you in being able to perform detailed control based audits across
The course is aimed at senior internal auditors and managers and other providers of assurance who wish toincrease their knowledge of procurement to add value to their business or organisation.
ourse will assist participants in becoming efficient at identifying the key processes of procurement in theirbusiness and in assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of procedures and controls surrounding those
s included in the course content include procurement policies;monitoring of vendor performance; management of third party contractors; governance arrangements; and
face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Structuring Audit Assignments
Compliance with Policy and LegislationMatching exceptions to legislationHow important are the issues you have found?
Monitoring of ComplianceKey ideas for improvement recommendationsStructured approach to reporting and
Identifying economies of scaleMaking a difference as Internal Audit
Internal Audit of Financial Controls andBudgets
Date Time
30 June 9.30am
Good financial and budgeting controls underpin any business or organisation. The ability to audit theserobustly is a key skill for any internal auditor. All organisations need a sound financial control environment toassist in meeting corporate objectives.
Course Objective
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants to gain a greater awareness of thefinancial fraud risks facing organisations, gain updates on current legislation and best practiceand understand the role of internal audit in auditing financial controls.
Who should attend?
Internal auditors, risk managers, finance officers and other professionals, who require a greater understandingof auditing, and reviewing financial controls.
How will this course benefit you?
The course provides an overview of the main financial controls that underpin any organisation. It not onlyprovides the internal auditor with an overview of how to audit these controls, it also asks questions regardingcontrol design and efficiency.
Budgetary development and analysis plus the role of Internal Audit in challenging budget developmentassumptions is also covered.
Course programme
This is a participative one-day course that will include face
Financial control overviewUnderstanding the control environmentDeciding on the important financial controls forreview
Reviewing the design of FinancialControls
Internal audit plan and processDoes the control activity meet the objective– is there a better way?
Testing operational effectivenessA suggested approach for adequate testingUsing technology to speed up the audit processReviewing deficiencies and assessing theirimpact
Internal Audit of Financial Controls and
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
Good financial and budgeting controls underpin any business or organisation. The ability to audit theserobustly is a key skill for any internal auditor. All organisations need a sound financial control environment to
in meeting corporate objectives.
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants to gain a greater awareness of thefinancial fraud risks facing organisations, gain updates on current legislation and best practice
nd the role of internal audit in auditing financial controls.
Internal auditors, risk managers, finance officers and other professionals, who require a greater understandingof auditing, and reviewing financial controls.
course benefit you?
The course provides an overview of the main financial controls that underpin any organisation. It not onlyprovides the internal auditor with an overview of how to audit these controls, it also asks questions regarding
Budgetary development and analysis plus the role of Internal Audit in challenging budget development
day course that will include face-to-face training, workshop sessio
Understanding the control environmentDeciding on the important financial controls for
Understanding structured budgetsReviewing the budgeting decisionChallenging the numbers androle in cost controlReviewing budget construction and accuracy
Reviewing the design of Financial
Internal audit plan and processDoes the control activity meet the objective
Reporting and ComplianceRecommendations for improvementsSuggesting efficiency in the compliancedecision
Testing operational effectivenessA suggested approach for adequate testingUsing technology to speed up the audit processReviewing deficiencies and assessing their
Using Internal Audit to drive Financialefficiency
Challenging historic practice and focusing onkey controlsHow much control is sufficient for robustassurance?
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Internal Audit of Financial Controls and
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
Good financial and budgeting controls underpin any business or organisation. The ability to audit theserobustly is a key skill for any internal auditor. All organisations need a sound financial control environment to
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants to gain a greater awareness of thefinancial fraud risks facing organisations, gain updates on current legislation and best practice
Internal auditors, risk managers, finance officers and other professionals, who require a greater understanding
The course provides an overview of the main financial controls that underpin any organisation. It not onlyprovides the internal auditor with an overview of how to audit these controls, it also asks questions regarding
Budgetary development and analysis plus the role of Internal Audit in challenging budget development
face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Understanding structured budgetsReviewing the budgeting decisionChallenging the numbers and Internal Audit’s
Reviewing budget construction and accuracy
and ComplianceRecommendations for improvementsSuggesting efficiency in the compliance
Using Internal Audit to drive Financial
Challenging historic practice and focusing on
How much control is sufficient for robust
IT “Boot Camp” for Non
Date Time
28 July 9.30am
In the modern world IT arrangements are critical for virtually all organisations. Controlling the IT environmentbecomes key and having staff trained in the art of IT audit is equally important.
Course Objective
This aim of this one day course is to enablerisks facing organisations, gain updates on testing procedures and key controls needed toensure a robust control environment and understand the role of internal audit in testing ITControls.
Who should attend?
Internal auditors, risk managers, and IT professionals who require a greater understanding of auditing an ITcontrol environment and addressing the key risks therein.
How will this course benefit you?
This course will present an outline of theprocesses within a business. These tasks include the following:
Change management – how changes to financially significant applications and operating systemsare managed
Access to programs and data
Computer operations – procedures for backing up information and measures taken to securefinancially significant data from loss/corruption
Program development – how new applicatio
Course programme
This is a participative one-day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
The 8 areas of a strong IT Control EnvironmentAssessing where your organisation sits ocontrol environment spectrumBenchmarking against best practice and otherlocals organisations
Assessing the role of third party support inthe IT Audit
Third party testing and right of auditThe use of self-assessment
Using Monitoring ToolsTesting IT Security using electronic supportAn introduction to CAATs
IT “Boot Camp” for Non-IT Internal Auditors
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
In the modern world IT arrangements are critical for virtually all organisations. Controlling the IT environmentbecomes key and having staff trained in the art of IT audit is equally important.
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants to gain a greater awareness of the ITrisks facing organisations, gain updates on testing procedures and key controls needed toensure a robust control environment and understand the role of internal audit in testing IT
Internal auditors, risk managers, and IT professionals who require a greater understanding of auditing an ITcontrol environment and addressing the key risks therein.
How will this course benefit you?
This course will present an outline of the key tasks to assess the IT environment supporting the key financialprocesses within a business. These tasks include the following:
how changes to financially significant applications and operating systems
and data – how access to financially significant applications is controlled
procedures for backing up information and measures taken to securefinancially significant data from loss/corruption
how new applications/operating systems are introduced.
day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
The 8 areas of a strong IT Control EnvironmentAssessing where your organisation sits on the
Benchmarking against best practice and other
Detailed testingProgram ChangesAccess to Programs and DataAuditing computer operationsSystem development lifecycles and programdevelopment
Assessing the role of third party support in
Third party testing and right of audit
Report Issues and designing solutionsAssessing testing exceptionsProviding IT solutions from Internal Audit
Testing IT Security using electronic supportThe Future of IT Internal Audit
Global advances in IT audit and how to stayahead of the game
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IT Internal Auditors
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
In the modern world IT arrangements are critical for virtually all organisations. Controlling the IT environment
participants to gain a greater awareness of the ITrisks facing organisations, gain updates on testing procedures and key controls needed toensure a robust control environment and understand the role of internal audit in testing IT
Internal auditors, risk managers, and IT professionals who require a greater understanding of auditing an IT
key tasks to assess the IT environment supporting the key financial
how changes to financially significant applications and operating systems
how access to financially significant applications is controlled
procedures for backing up information and measures taken to secure
ns/operating systems are introduced.
day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Access to Programs and DataAuditing computer operationsSystem development lifecycles and program
Report Issues and designing solutionsAssessing testing exceptionsProviding IT solutions from Internal Audit
The Future of IT Internal AuditGlobal advances in IT audit and how to stay
Effective Report writing for Internal Auditors
Date Time
4 August 9.30am
Delivering the key messages in any internal audit report is vital for the continued success and legitimacy ofinternal audit functions. The delicate balance between reporting factual findings accurately but in a writtenstyle that is acceptable to management is a necessary skill for th
Course Objective
This course aims to provide participants with a more assured, assertive and positive approachto producing internal audit reports. The course will use specific internal audit situations andlook at key considerations and tips on report
Who should attend?
Senior internal auditors and auditors who are tasked with either writing or reviewing reports.
How will this course benefit you?
This course will assist internal auditors in determining how to achieve management buyof reporting to use based on the different reporting needs of various stakeholders from line managementthrough to the Audit Committee. It will explain how to pitch reports for varidelivering difficult messages through the Internal Audit report.
Course programme
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Reporting BasicsBasic report structuresAdvanced reporting and audit committee reporting
Communication SkillsUnderstanding an audit exceptionProviding a value added recommendation whichaddresses the control gapPrioritising the issuesAssessing the audit area in totality and providingan overall assurance rating
Effective Report writing for Internal Auditors
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
any internal audit report is vital for the continued success and legitimacy ofinternal audit functions. The delicate balance between reporting factual findings accurately but in a writtenstyle that is acceptable to management is a necessary skill for the internal auditor.
This course aims to provide participants with a more assured, assertive and positive approachto producing internal audit reports. The course will use specific internal audit situations and
nd tips on report writing and transferring internal audit messages.
Senior internal auditors and auditors who are tasked with either writing or reviewing reports.
How will this course benefit you?
auditors in determining how to achieve management buyof reporting to use based on the different reporting needs of various stakeholders from line managementthrough to the Audit Committee. It will explain how to pitch reports for various stakeholders and focus ondelivering difficult messages through the Internal Audit report.
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Advanced reporting and audit committee reporting
Delivering difficult messagesUsing the report to your advantage in deliveringbad newsHow to word a report when serious failings havebeen discovered
Providing a value added recommendation which
Assessing the audit area in totality and providing
Putting into PracticeSkills practice sessions using case study and reallife scenariosBreak out sessions to review good practice reportstyles and lessons learned.
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Effective Report writing for Internal Auditors
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
any internal audit report is vital for the continued success and legitimacy ofinternal audit functions. The delicate balance between reporting factual findings accurately but in a written
This course aims to provide participants with a more assured, assertive and positive approachto producing internal audit reports. The course will use specific internal audit situations and
writing and transferring internal audit messages.
Senior internal auditors and auditors who are tasked with either writing or reviewing reports.
auditors in determining how to achieve management buy-in and which methodsof reporting to use based on the different reporting needs of various stakeholders from line management
ous stakeholders and focus on
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Delivering difficult messagesUsing the report to your advantage in delivering
How to word a report when serious failings have
practice sessions using case study and real
Break out sessions to review good practice reportstyles and lessons learned.
Internal Audit of the Data Protection Act andFreedom of Information Act
Date Time
18 August 9.30am
Data security breaches are causing untold reputational and financial damage to organisations throughout theUK. Lost disks to stolen laptops data loss and compliance with the Data Protection Act areBoard agenda. Furthermore the requirements of Freedom of Information legislation impact manyorganisations. Understanding the role of Internal Audit in assuring these processes is vital to success.
Course Objective
The aim of this one day course is to give participants greater awareness of how to effectivelystructure an audit of data protection and freedom of information. Further, the course willenable participants to articulate how internal audit can add value to the internal compliaregime in both areas.
Who should attend?
Internal auditors and managers who are responsible for assessing or auditing compliance with data protectionand Freedom of Information legislation and who need to establish whether these risks are being appropcontrolled.
How will this course benefit you?
This course will provide an overview of key legislation relating to Data Protection and the Freedom ofInformation Act, together with recently published guidance on ‘Information Assurance’. Theseek to discuss information held and processed at a high level, together with the risks associated with thatinformation and the respective roles and responsibilities governing it. This includes disposal and retentionguidelines and policies; records management policies; storage of sensitive information; Freedom of Informationprocedures and disclosing of information outside of one’s organisation; and contingency arrangements.
At the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensifacilitate compliance with the Data Protection Act; to measure and improve compliance within anorganisation’s data protection system; provide information for data protection system review and improvecustomer satisfaction within an organisation by reducing the likelihood of errors leading to a complaint.
Course programme
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Overview of the DPA8 PrinciplesData access requestsOrganisational and individual responsibilities
Overview of FOIWhat the legislation means and where it appliesPublication scheme requirements
Internal Audit of the Data Protection Act andFreedom of Information Act
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
Data security breaches are causing untold reputational and financial damage to organisations throughout theUK. Lost disks to stolen laptops data loss and compliance with the Data Protection Act areBoard agenda. Furthermore the requirements of Freedom of Information legislation impact manyorganisations. Understanding the role of Internal Audit in assuring these processes is vital to success.
day course is to give participants greater awareness of how to effectivelystructure an audit of data protection and freedom of information. Further, the course willenable participants to articulate how internal audit can add value to the internal complia
Internal auditors and managers who are responsible for assessing or auditing compliance with data protectionand Freedom of Information legislation and who need to establish whether these risks are being approp
How will this course benefit you?
This course will provide an overview of key legislation relating to Data Protection and the Freedom ofInformation Act, together with recently published guidance on ‘Information Assurance’. Theseek to discuss information held and processed at a high level, together with the risks associated with thatinformation and the respective roles and responsibilities governing it. This includes disposal and retention
cies; records management policies; storage of sensitive information; Freedom of Informationprocedures and disclosing of information outside of one’s organisation; and contingency arrangements.
At the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the measures needed tofacilitate compliance with the Data Protection Act; to measure and improve compliance within anorganisation’s data protection system; provide information for data protection system review and improve
tisfaction within an organisation by reducing the likelihood of errors leading to a complaint.
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Organisational and individual responsibilities
Scoping the reviewTips and techniques on reviewing DPA and FOIThe impact of Third partiesDelivering a complete and effective audit
What the legislation means and where it appliesPublication scheme requirements
Reporting exceptionsHow to deal with compliance exceptions andraising issues.Appropriate reporting and value addedrecommendations
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Internal Audit of the Data Protection Act and
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
Data security breaches are causing untold reputational and financial damage to organisations throughout theUK. Lost disks to stolen laptops data loss and compliance with the Data Protection Act are now key items on theBoard agenda. Furthermore the requirements of Freedom of Information legislation impact manyorganisations. Understanding the role of Internal Audit in assuring these processes is vital to success.
day course is to give participants greater awareness of how to effectivelystructure an audit of data protection and freedom of information. Further, the course willenable participants to articulate how internal audit can add value to the internal compliance
Internal auditors and managers who are responsible for assessing or auditing compliance with data protectionand Freedom of Information legislation and who need to establish whether these risks are being appropriately
This course will provide an overview of key legislation relating to Data Protection and the Freedom ofInformation Act, together with recently published guidance on ‘Information Assurance’. The workshop will alsoseek to discuss information held and processed at a high level, together with the risks associated with thatinformation and the respective roles and responsibilities governing it. This includes disposal and retention
cies; records management policies; storage of sensitive information; Freedom of Informationprocedures and disclosing of information outside of one’s organisation; and contingency arrangements.
ve understanding of the measures needed tofacilitate compliance with the Data Protection Act; to measure and improve compliance within anorganisation’s data protection system; provide information for data protection system review and improve
tisfaction within an organisation by reducing the likelihood of errors leading to a complaint.
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Tips and techniques on reviewing DPA and FOIThe impact of Third partiesDelivering a complete and effective audit
How to deal with compliance exceptions and
Appropriate reporting and value added
Internal Audit of Business
Management and Disaster Recovery
Date Time
1 September 9.30am
A primary risk that organisations face is ensuring the survival of their business in the face of an incident.Internal audit departments have an important role to play in ensuring that business continuity and disasterrecovery plans are fit for purpose and have been robustly designed and tested.
Course Objective
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants tocontinuity plans and understand how to effectively audit these plans. The course also seeks toprovide an understanding of the differences between business continuity and disaster recoveryand highlight key issues and conside
Who should attend?
Internal auditors who are required to review and assess the adequacy of business continuity and disasterrecovery plans or employees who have been tasked with developing/ updating the distheir organisations.
How will this course benefit you?
After completion, participants will be able to depertinent risks which would be inherent in their organisations,effectively audit those plans. They will also be able to articulate the key differences between business continuityand disaster recovery and highlight key issues and considerations for them both.
Course programme
This is a participative one-day course that will include face
The Case for Business ContinuityManagement
BCM Cause and EffectsPhases of recoveryContinuity Management – Where are you?Legislation and Standards
Business Continuity ManagementThe LifecycleDeveloping the StrategyBusiness Impact ReviewRecovery OptionsDevelopment and testing
Disaster RecoveryBCM versus disaster recoverySpecific Disaster Recovery considerations
Internal Audit of Business Continuity
Management and Disaster Recovery
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
A primary risk that organisations face is ensuring the survival of their business in the face of an incident.audit departments have an important role to play in ensuring that business continuity and disaster
recovery plans are fit for purpose and have been robustly designed and tested.
This aim of this one day course is to enable participants to review their current businesscontinuity plans and understand how to effectively audit these plans. The course also seeks toprovide an understanding of the differences between business continuity and disaster recoveryand highlight key issues and considerations for both of these essential activities.
Internal auditors who are required to review and assess the adequacy of business continuity and disasterrecovery plans or employees who have been tasked with developing/ updating the disaster recovery plans for
How will this course benefit you?
After completion, participants will be able to de-construct a business continuity plan whilst taking account ofpertinent risks which would be inherent in their organisations, and also receive the tools and techniques toeffectively audit those plans. They will also be able to articulate the key differences between business continuityand disaster recovery and highlight key issues and considerations for them both.
day course that will include face-to-face training, workshop sessions and exercises:
The Case for Business Continuity
Where are you?
Structure of a Business Continuity PlanPlan structuresPlan developmentKey considerations and common risksTools and techniques10 ways to improve your plan
Business Continuity Management Auditing Business Continuity and DisasterRecovery Plans
The role of the internal auditorAudit plans and key controlsAssessing and reporting exceptionsPractical recommendations tdifference
Specific Disaster Recovery considerations
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Continuity
Management and Disaster Recovery
Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
A primary risk that organisations face is ensuring the survival of their business in the face of an incident.audit departments have an important role to play in ensuring that business continuity and disaster
review their current businesscontinuity plans and understand how to effectively audit these plans. The course also seeks toprovide an understanding of the differences between business continuity and disaster recovery
rations for both of these essential activities.
Internal auditors who are required to review and assess the adequacy of business continuity and disasteraster recovery plans for
construct a business continuity plan whilst taking account ofand also receive the tools and techniques to
effectively audit those plans. They will also be able to articulate the key differences between business continuity
face training, workshop sessions and exercises:
Structure of a Business Continuity Plan
Key considerations and common risks
10 ways to improve your plan
Auditing Business Continuity and Disaster
The role of the internal auditorAudit plans and key controlsAssessing and reporting exceptionsPractical recommendations to make a
Risk Based Internal Auditing
Date Time
22 September 9.30am
Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBAI) enables internal audit to provide objective assurance on the effectivenessof an organisation's risk management framework, including the management of key risks. Risk management isan important concept for all organisations and thinternal auditing approaches and focuses on the biggest risks an organisation faces as part of the annualInternal Audit Plan.
Course Objective
This one day course gives internal auditors the abilprinciples to audit assignments.
Who should attend?
Audit directors, audit managers, audit team leaders and internal auditors who want to initiate risk basedauditing in their organisations or improve theirimprove their skills in risk based auditing approaches.
How will this course benefit you?
After completion, participants will be able to articulate the concepts of risk based auditing, assessorganisation’s risk maturity and understand the consequence of differing risk appetites on the internal auditplans.
Participants will also understand how to plan audit assignments using a risk based methodology.
Course programme
This is a participative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
What is risk based internal auditing?Key PrinciplesThe stages of RBAIAssurance Frameworks
Assessing organisation’s risk maturityRisk ManagementRisk Strategy and AppetiteRisk Registers and the value they bringImpact on the audit approach
Risk Based Internal Auditing
Venue
9.30am – 4.30pm PwC’s Belfast Office
Internal Auditing (RBAI) enables internal audit to provide objective assurance on the effectivenessof an organisation's risk management framework, including the management of key risks. Risk management isan important concept for all organisations and this course shows how to apply risk management principles tointernal auditing approaches and focuses on the biggest risks an organisation faces as part of the annual
This one day course gives internal auditors the ability to apply risk based internal auditingprinciples to audit assignments.
Audit directors, audit managers, audit team leaders and internal auditors who want to initiate risk basedauditing in their organisations or improve their current internal audit processes. Internal auditors who want toimprove their skills in risk based auditing approaches.
How will this course benefit you?
After completion, participants will be able to articulate the concepts of risk based auditing, assessorganisation’s risk maturity and understand the consequence of differing risk appetites on the internal audit
Participants will also understand how to plan audit assignments using a risk based methodology.
ative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
What is risk based internal auditing? Developing the PlanDeveloping the RBIA planKey ConsiderationsScoping the work to be performed
Assessing organisation’s risk maturity
Risk Registers and the value they bring
Individual Audit AssignmentsObjectives, risks and controlsTesting and evidenceReporting of issues
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Cost
£295 (plus VAT)
Internal Auditing (RBAI) enables internal audit to provide objective assurance on the effectivenessof an organisation's risk management framework, including the management of key risks. Risk management is
is course shows how to apply risk management principles tointernal auditing approaches and focuses on the biggest risks an organisation faces as part of the annual
ity to apply risk based internal auditing
Audit directors, audit managers, audit team leaders and internal auditors who want to initiate risk basedcurrent internal audit processes. Internal auditors who want to
After completion, participants will be able to articulate the concepts of risk based auditing, assess theirorganisation’s risk maturity and understand the consequence of differing risk appetites on the internal audit
Participants will also understand how to plan audit assignments using a risk based methodology.
ative one day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.
Developing the RBIA plan
ping the work to be performed
Individual Audit AssignmentsObjectives, risks and controls
Booking information and conditions
How to book
A booking form has been attached to the back of this document. [email protected] or by calling02890 415313.
Please note that when we have received a completed booking form, your place on a courwe have received a booking form, we will send you a confirmation email within five working days.
Joining instructions will be issued two weeks prior to the course.
If a course is fully booked, you will be notified at the time of bo
Payment
Payment must be received before the start of the course or within 30 days of invoice date, whichever is thesooner. Payment methods can be discussed at the time of booking.
Special Requirements
If you have a disability or a medical conditiorequirements at the time of booking. Every effort will be made by PwC to accommodate special requirementsthat have been notified.
Cancellations and non-attendance
If you notify PwC in writing or via email up to ten working days before the start of the course, you will receive afull refund less an administration fee of 20%. If you withdraw for any reason within the ten day period then thefee will remain payable in full, although you will
If you fail to attend the course on which you are registered and have not given notice to PwC then the course feewill remain payable in full.
Cancellation by PwC
PwC reserves the right to alter published programmes, speakers and fees without prior notice. In such casesliability will be restricted to a refund of any course fee paid.
Booking information and conditions
A booking form has been attached to the back of this document. Booking requests can also be made by email onor by calling Anita Atkinson on 02890 415144 or
Please note that when we have received a completed booking form, your place on a courwe have received a booking form, we will send you a confirmation email within five working days.
Joining instructions will be issued two weeks prior to the course.
If a course is fully booked, you will be notified at the time of booking.
Payment must be received before the start of the course or within 30 days of invoice date, whichever is thesooner. Payment methods can be discussed at the time of booking.
If you have a disability or a medical condition that requires special arrangements to be made, please state yourrequirements at the time of booking. Every effort will be made by PwC to accommodate special requirements
attendance
ting or via email up to ten working days before the start of the course, you will receive afull refund less an administration fee of 20%. If you withdraw for any reason within the ten day period then thefee will remain payable in full, although you will be entitled to nominate a substitute attendee in your place.
If you fail to attend the course on which you are registered and have not given notice to PwC then the course fee
published programmes, speakers and fees without prior notice. In such casesliability will be restricted to a refund of any course fee paid.
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Booking information and conditions
ooking requests can also be made by email onon 02890 415144 or Gareth Robinson on
Please note that when we have received a completed booking form, your place on a course is confirmed. Oncewe have received a booking form, we will send you a confirmation email within five working days.
Payment must be received before the start of the course or within 30 days of invoice date, whichever is the
n that requires special arrangements to be made, please state yourrequirements at the time of booking. Every effort will be made by PwC to accommodate special requirements
ting or via email up to ten working days before the start of the course, you will receive afull refund less an administration fee of 20%. If you withdraw for any reason within the ten day period then the
be entitled to nominate a substitute attendee in your place.
If you fail to attend the course on which you are registered and have not given notice to PwC then the course fee
published programmes, speakers and fees without prior notice. In such cases
PwC Internal Audit Academy Booking form
Please return the form to [email protected], 8 Laganbank Road, Belfast, BT1 3LR.
Name
Position
Company
Address
Postcode
Telephone
Authorising linemanager (if required)
I wish to be enrolled on the following courses (please tick your selection):
Internal Audit of the Procure to Pay Process
Internal Audit of Financial Controls and Budgets
IT Boot Camp for Non-IT Internal Auditor
Effective Report Writing for Internal Auditors
Internal Audit of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act
Internal Audit of Business Continuity Management and DisasterRecovery
Risk Based Internal Auditing
Courses are £295 (plus VAT) each or £1,000 (plus VAT) for a block booking of four courses.Alternatively Internal Audit Academy Membership covers attendance at all seven courses for£1,750.
I enclose a cheque made payable to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for £ ____________.
A receipted invoice will be issued along with the joining instructions on payment of the course
My employer has agreed to pay my fees. Please invoice them directly.
The purchase order number that should be quoted is ___________________.
PwC Internal Audit Academy Booking form
[email protected] or post this toPwC, 8 Laganbank Road, Belfast, BT1 3LR.
enrolled on the following courses (please tick your selection):
Internal Audit of the Procure to Pay Process
Internal Audit of Financial Controls and Budgets
IT Internal Auditor
Effective Report Writing for Internal Auditors
Internal Audit of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act
Internal Audit of Business Continuity Management and Disaster
Courses are £295 (plus VAT) each or £1,000 (plus VAT) for a block booking of four courses.Alternatively Internal Audit Academy Membership covers attendance at all seven courses for
I enclose a cheque made payable to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for £ ____________.
A receipted invoice will be issued along with the joining instructions on payment of the course
My employer has agreed to pay my fees. Please invoice them directly.
The purchase order number that should be quoted is ___________________.
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or post this to Anita Atkinson,
enrolled on the following courses (please tick your selection):
23 Jun
30 June
28 Jul
4 Aug
18 Aug
1 Sept
22 Sept
Courses are £295 (plus VAT) each or £1,000 (plus VAT) for a block booking of four courses.Alternatively Internal Audit Academy Membership covers attendance at all seven courses for
I enclose a cheque made payable to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for £ ____________.
A receipted invoice will be issued along with the joining instructions on payment of the course fee.
My employer has agreed to pay my fees. Please invoice them directly.
The purchase order number that should be quoted is ___________________.
Also Available from PwCAlso Available from PwC
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Accredited Training Programmes for theDiploma in Internal Audit from the CharteredInstitute of Internal Auditors
Commencing February 2011 for the June exam sitting/ September 2011 for theNovember sitting
(Four to Five days of classroom based tuition, with one day of tuition everytwo to three weeks leading to the exam).
PwC is an accredited tuition provider for thequalifications:
IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice. IIA Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management.
Our team of skilled professional trainers has been successfullyand PwC is an established tuition provider throughout the UK and Ireland. We are the only accountancy firmaccredited to deliver this training in the UK and Ireland.
The benefits
Our well established training methodology is popular with employers and students alike.
Employers appreciate:
- A professional approach to student development.- A programme delivered over a three to four month period, minimising disruption to audit planning.
Students benefit from:
- An encouraging and stimulating learning environment.- A well structured programme which allows for personal study between each tuition day.
The Internal Audit Tuition Programme
We currently deliver training in Belfast and London; however we also offerorganisations which can be delivered onsite if requested.
Students enrolling on the courses will receive:
- Four classroom tuition days (Five tuition days for P2 and M2) delivered over a three to four monthperiod.
- IIA study text (Diploma only)- Comprehensive study pack comprising slides, additional handouts, past questions and solutions and
topical articles.- Guidance on exam techniques.- Continual assessment and feedback on course assignments and a mock examination.- Online mentoring support from experienced trainers.
Cost
The cost per module is £1,295 plus VAT (£1,595 for P2 and M2). Cost includes light refreshments and lunch.
For further information on our accredited exam tuition programmes, please contact Anita Atkinson on028 9041 5144 or send an email to [email protected]
Accredited Training Programmes for theDiploma in Internal Audit from the CharteredInstitute of Internal Auditors
Commencing February 2011 for the June exam sitting/ September 2011 for the
(Four to Five days of classroom based tuition, with one day of tuition everytwo to three weeks leading to the exam).
PwC is an accredited tuition provider for the Institute of Internal Auditors in UK and Ireland for the following
IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice.IIA Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management.
Our team of skilled professional trainers has been successfully delivering these training programmes since 1999established tuition provider throughout the UK and Ireland. We are the only accountancy firm
accredited to deliver this training in the UK and Ireland.
training methodology is popular with employers and students alike.
A professional approach to student development.A programme delivered over a three to four month period, minimising disruption to audit planning.
An encouraging and stimulating learning environment.A well structured programme which allows for personal study between each tuition day.
The Internal Audit Tuition Programme
We currently deliver training in Belfast and London; however we also offer in-house courses for largerorganisations which can be delivered onsite if requested.
Students enrolling on the courses will receive:
Four classroom tuition days (Five tuition days for P2 and M2) delivered over a three to four month
Comprehensive study pack comprising slides, additional handouts, past questions and solutions and
Continual assessment and feedback on course assignments and a mock examination.g support from experienced trainers.
The cost per module is £1,295 plus VAT (£1,595 for P2 and M2). Cost includes light refreshments and lunch.
For further information on our accredited exam tuition programmes, please contact Anita Atkinson [email protected].
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Accredited Training Programmes for theDiploma in Internal Audit from the Chartered
Commencing February 2011 for the June exam sitting/ September 2011 for the
(Four to Five days of classroom based tuition, with one day of tuition every
Institute of Internal Auditors in UK and Ireland for the following
delivering these training programmes since 1999established tuition provider throughout the UK and Ireland. We are the only accountancy firm
training methodology is popular with employers and students alike.
A programme delivered over a three to four month period, minimising disruption to audit planning.
A well structured programme which allows for personal study between each tuition day.
house courses for larger
Four classroom tuition days (Five tuition days for P2 and M2) delivered over a three to four month
Comprehensive study pack comprising slides, additional handouts, past questions and solutions and
Continual assessment and feedback on course assignments and a mock examination.
The cost per module is £1,295 plus VAT (£1,595 for P2 and M2). Cost includes light refreshments and lunch.
For further information on our accredited exam tuition programmes, please contact Anita Atkinson on
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